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Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, pose with other G20 leaders during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
TOP STORIES

Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

In his initial global engagements following Donald Trump‘s reelection as U.S. President, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a diplomatic initiative aimed at countering anticipated new tariffs and positioning China to take advantage of possible future divisions between Washington and its allies. Throughout a series of meetings, from APEC in Peru to G20 in Brazil over the past week, Xi aimed to differentiate himself from Trump’s … Continue reading Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

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Air-launched long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, manufactured by MBDA, pictured at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France.
DISPUTES

Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

On Wednesday, Ukraine launched a series of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russian territory, marking the latest instance of Western weaponry being utilized against Russian targets, following the previous day’s deployment of U.S. ATACMS missiles. These strikes were extensively covered by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and were corroborated by an official who requested anonymity. Moscow has indicated that the use of Western arms … Continue reading Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
DIPLOMACY

UK will resume trade talks with India to establish a ‘new strategic partnership’

UK is set to resume discussions with India regarding a free trade agreement in the upcoming year, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Monday. This follows a hiatus in negotiations that lasted several months due to elections in both nations. According to Starmer’s office, London aims to establish a “new strategic partnership” with India, focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such … Continue reading UK will resume trade talks with India to establish a ‘new strategic partnership’

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DIPLOMACY

Keir Starmer will not engage with the Taliban at the COP29 climate summit

Sir Keir Starmer will not be meeting with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, according to Downing Street. The militant group announced on Sunday that it will be sending representatives to the UN-led conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, coinciding with the withdrawal of US, UK, and allied forces from the region. When inquired about the … Continue reading Keir Starmer will not engage with the Taliban at the COP29 climate summit

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DEFENCE

British Prime Minister urged to permit Ukraine to utilize long-range missiles, Sunday Times

Former British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has received calls from former defense secretaries and a past prime minister to permit Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles within Russian territory, even in the absence of U.S. support, as reported by the Sunday Times on Saturday. The appeal was made by five former Conservative defense secretaries—Grant Shapps, Ben Wallace, Gavin Williamson, Penny Mordaunt, and Liam Fox—along with … Continue reading British Prime Minister urged to permit Ukraine to utilize long-range missiles, Sunday Times

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DIPLOMACY

Russia has expelled six British diplomats from the country

On Friday, Russia’s FSB security service announced the revocation of accreditation for six British diplomats in Moscow, citing allegations of espionage and sabotage. This action reflects the Kremlin’s displeasure with what it perceives as London’s significant involvement in supporting Ukraine. The British government dismissed these claims as “completely baseless,” interpreting the move as a retaliatory measure following the UK’s expulsion of the Russian defense attaché … Continue reading Russia has expelled six British diplomats from the country

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